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New buses bill will give councils new powers to deliver better journeys for passengers, and help cut rush hour congestion.
A new bill that is designed to drive up bus use, help cut congestion and deliver economic growth has been introduced to Parliament.
Heathrow to expand flights to the regions [Subscription]
New domestic flights between Heathrow and regional airports are to be created as part of its expansion, it will be announced today.
Heathrow Airport pledges to use British steel if allowed to build a new runway
Indian steel conglomerate Tata continues to assess bids for its UK assets, with thousands of jobs resting on a successful sale
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- New Amsterdam to Dundee route takes offThe first direct flights between Amsterdam and Dundee will be officially launched at the city's airport.
- Major Aberdeen Airport revamp under wayThe first phase of Aberdeen International Airport's �20m terminal redevelopment project is under way.
- Rowdy passengers force plane to divertEasyjet is forced to divert a flight from Glasgow to Palma because of rowdy passengers.
Department for Transport
- New buses bill will give councils new powers to deliver better journeys for passengers, and help cut rush hour congestion.A new bill that is designed to drive up bus use, help cut congestion and deliver economic growth has been introduced to Parliament.
Financial Times
- Indoor satnav offers beacon of hopeBig tech companies have had a go but start-up Pointr seems to have cracked indoor direction finding
The Huffington Post
- EasyJet Flight To Majorca Diverted Due To 'Disruptive' PassengersAn easyJet plane travelling between Glasgow and Majorca had to be diverted because of a
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Times Online
- Heathrow to expand flights to the regions [Subscription]New domestic flights between Heathrow and regional airports are to be created as part of its expansion, it will be announced today.
Mail Online
- EgyptAir MS804 jet search deploys submarine capable of diving 10k ft It was initially claimed that Mohamed Said Shoukair (pictured) lost all radio contact before the Airbus A320 plunged into the sea last Thursday, with the loss of 66 lives, while travelling from Paris to Cairo.
The Mirror
- Heathrow Airport pledges to use British steel if allowed to build a new runway Indian steel conglomerate Tata continues to assess bids for its UK assets, with thousands of jobs resting on a successful sale
Birmingham Post
- Grand Central and New Street station sweep the board at RICS Awards Revamp of station and former Pallasades shopping centre wins overall project of the year and three other category prizes
Bolton News
- Transport for vulnerable children and adults to be cut by £255,000 — but bosses say service will not suffer MONEY for transport for vulnerable children and adults will be cut — but town hall chiefs insist services will not suffer.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Inside the inner workings of the Britannia Bridge Chief Reporter Eryl Crump looks into the engineering feat that is the crossing that connects Anglesey to the mainland
Liverpool Echo
- Bibby Line Group figures affected by volatile markets Liverpool shipping to retail business sees revenues and profits fall
London Evening Standard
- EasyJet flight diverted due to disruptive passengers on boardAn easyJet flight from Glasgow to Majorca had to be diverted because of a "disruptive" group of passengers, the airline said.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Northern Powerhouse emphasis on Manchester risks excluding the North East, Bishop of Durham warnsLocal authorities across the North East are beyond being stretched to the limit, the House of Lords heard
The York Press
- Vital York road upgrades under threat as political talks stall Officials say they face an uncertain wait to know where funding may come from
Wales Online
- Welsh Government drops e-cigarettes ban but defends M4 relief road plans The map for proposed council mergers is 'not going to proceed'
- Swansea bus museum appeals for donations and helpersMuseum, which has a fleet of vintage public transport vehicles, is struggling to survive
- Several bridges to be demolished and main train line closed as work for electrification beginsWork will see five different bridges demolished and the main Cardiff to Newport line closed
Yorkshire Post
- YP Letters: Can we make the Leeds tram a top priority?From: Tony Young, Cross Bank, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
- Roger French: How Leeds trolleybus millions could have been spentTHEY wanted a Supertram. They were told No. Then they wanted a trolleybus. Now they’ve been told No again. Two costly ‘Noes’ at that – £72m of public money spent in pursuit of these Leeds vanity projects, to say nothing of Government costs.
Blackpool Gazette
- Tram plans moving forwardAmbitious plans to extend Blackpool’s historic tramway could move a step closer to reality next week.
Other Regional Press
- Coventry bus lanes could be scrapped, if new council leader gets his wayCoun George Duggins will review bus lanes in the city over concerns they contribute to delays and pollution
- New Thameslink trains to be unveiled next weekRailway bosses will reveal their new-style trains next week.
Bus and Coach.com
- Bus Services Bill begins parliamentary process
- Jersey bus franchising model highlighted by HCT Group
- New First Streetlites for Doncaster partnership
- Metrodecker trial moves to New Adventure
Rail Magazine
- EXCLUSIVE: Nicola Shaw writes for RAILNICOLA SHAW reflects on her report into Network Rail and its findings, and the approach required to implement any recommendations
Rail Technology Magazine
- Turin-Lyon High-Speed Rail Project: controversy at the heart of Europe A €26bn high-speed line between Lyon and Turin moved a step closer to reality after the French president and Italian prime minister authorised funding for the initial stages of construction. But over the past 25 years, the controversial project has w…
Railway Gazette
- K�hne Holding buys VTG stakeVTG: K�hne Holding has become the second largest shareholder in wagon leasing and logistics company...
The Business Desk
- Transport chiefs hail Mayor bus franchising powersTRANSPORT leaders in Greater Manchester have welcomed the publication of the Bus Services Bill, a new piece of legislation which will enable an elected Mayor to franchise bus services.
Other News Sources
- Letters II: Let’s think carefully about joined-up new rail servicesTHE success of the Borders Railway has prompted a new wave of “Railway Mania” to engulf Scotland, with even the Tories calling for the reinstatement of the Waverley Route.
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